Sanitation & Recycling

The City of Weirton Sanitation / Recycling Department consists of 15 full time employees who are committed to providing the citizens of Weirton with the best refuse and recycling service possible.

Sanitation/ Refuse Collection Rates

The current charge for refuse collection in the City of Weirton:

  • $17.98 monthly flat rate

The charge will be included in conjunction with your monthly utility bill.

Sanitation/ Refuse Collection

Refuse collection for the disposal of ordinary household refuse takes place weekly.

Recycling Program

Curbside recycling is for the removal of co-mingled metal cans/glass and co-mingled newspaper /corrugated cardboard. Recycling is picked up on a bi weekly basis.

Special Pick Ups

The city provides an additional service to pick up larger household items on an as needed basis. For a fee, the city will pick up the items at the curb of your residence. The Special Pick-Up Request Form is provided in the link below. Please fill out the form and return it to 100 Tell Street, Weirton, WV 26062. For questions concerning special pick-ups, please contact Public Works at 304-797-8500, Ext. 3002/3003. 

Special Pick-Up Request Form

Citywide Clean Up

The city has semi-annual citywide cleanup of household materials and appliances. This cleanup is typically held in the Spring and Fall months. 

Lawn Clippings & Yard Waste Collection

Lawn clippings and yard waste, properly disposed of, are also collected weekly, however, only on a seasonal basis.

How to prepare your lawn clippings and yard waste:

  • The materials must be presented in separate containers clearly marked yard waste.
  • Containers shall have a maximum capacity of 30 gallons.
  • Brown Paper Lawn & Leaf bags will be accepted.
  • Material will not be accepted in plastic bags or cardboard boxes.
  • Yard waste must be placed at curb set separate from recyclables and regular garbage.
  • Yard waste consists of grass clippings, leaves, and shrub trimmings.
  • Shrub trimmings must be bundled, and no bigger than ½ inch in diameter.
  • With the exception of Christmas Trees, large branches and limbs will not be accepted.
  • If trash is mixed with lawn waste, service will be stopped.